The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 34,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
914 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
70 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
